Used 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Proud owner of a Ford Escape Hybrid
Bill S., 06/05/2009
Ford Escape Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
42 of 42 people found this review helpful
The Ford Escape Hybrid does not only get great mileage for a SUV but also has very low pollution emissions. I like the styling and don't feel I compromised on any factors when I bought it. I have kept a spreadsheet of actual mileage and have maintained an overall 31 mpg. The worst case mileage is log distance highway driving at 70+ mph when my FEH got 28 mpg. Around town and using hypermiling techniques I have gotten 35+ mpg.
Best Car I've Ever Owned
jd, Woodland Park, CO, 04/19/2020
updated 04/21/2022
Ford Escape Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
My 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid is still running perfectly with over 173,000 miles. It doesn't burn a drop of oil -- and I've driven it 12 years now and the only non-routine maintenance was replacement of the power steering sensor and an actuator the opens/closes the battery venting. It's even still using the original front brake pads (there's more than a quarter of inch of pad still there). I LOVE THIS CAR. Update: Now at 202760 miles -- and it's still running strong. By far the best car I've ever owned. Update: Now at 216000 miles -- still no oil burning... what a car. Update: Still going strong. Approaching 226,000 miles. Love this car.
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234567 miles and still goin strong
Michael M, Memphis, TN, 10/09/2018
Ford Escape Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd escape hybrid...2006,2007, and now 2008. I love the upgrades from the previous ones...my 2007 had the nav system and it worked great. It was also my only awd one. I didn't see much difference in handling between that and the front wheel drive models. Not sure how far I could have gotten with the 2006 since it got totaled in an accident. my 2007 made it to 251,000 miles, but started using oil a lot shortly after 200,000 miles. My 2008 Now has 234567 miles...uses no oil and everything still works, including cruise, air, rear wiper. Only a couple of wheel bearings, a sensor for power steering, and a tie rod replaced so far. $200 or less for each repair. Hoping to top the 300,000 mile mark with this one...like many did in New York when they had them in their taxi fleet. They even sold for $2000 each at that point.
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Pleased with 2008 Escape Hybrid
George S, 03/18/2009
Ford Escape Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
I bought this for the boss to replace a mini-van we outgrew. We wanted to downsize but not give up comfort and the ability to haul stuff from time to time. Oh yes, we wanted to use less gas as well. The Escape Hybrid did all these things for us. It gets a consistent 30MPG which certainly meets our expectations. We have not had any trouble with it whatsoever. Frankly, I didn't expect it to be this good but Ford, so far, has exceeded my expectations with regard to reliability. As an engineer, I appreciate and respect this as a technological achievement. The shop manuals for it have been enlightening and entertaining. To the boss it's "push this to go; this to stop". It works for both of us.
Very Good SUV hybrid
vincenc08, Clayton, NC, 08/22/2011
Ford Escape Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
2008 Kiwi green Escape Hybrid has been a very good SUV. Had is for 3 yrs and 71K mi ...reliability is very good only a few minor build issues. Good interior room and surprising storage with 2 nd row folded down. Gas mileage is over 32 mpg on HIway 33 city. Sotck tire have ltos of road noise after 30K mi. Eco seat material stains easily...hard to keep clean. There is a way to get them replaced but you really have to dig on the internet. Overall a very good SUV if you can live with some minor quirks.